Middle English Dictionary Entry
sōrī̆en v.
Entry Info
| Forms | sōrī̆en v. Also sori. |
| Etymology | Ult. OE sārian, perh. from same source as ME sārȝien v., with influence from sōrī adj. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. sōren v.(2) & sarȝien v.
1.
To grieve or lament (for sb.); repent (sins).
Associated quotations
- a1325(?a1300) Interl.CG (Add 23986)18 : For ye hy sory nicht and day; Y may say hay wayleuay.
- a1450(c1410) Lovel.Grail (Corp-C 80)51.41 : Mercy he scholde haue Of his God and he wolde it crave with stedfast herte, and his synnes sory.